Estimator - Commercial Drywall & Metal Framing

AlphaGov; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaGov is seeking a Commercial Estimator to price interior construction projects, focusing on drywall, metal stud framing, acoustical ceilings, and flooring. You will own the estimating process, translating plans into accurate project costs and competitive bids while coordinating with trade partners and internal teams.

The role involves developing pricing, analyzing plans, and assembling bids with clear cost breakdowns.

Qualifications

• Direct experience pricing interior construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop project pricing for commercial drywall, metal framing, ceiling systems, flooring, and interior build-outs.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, contract documents, and bid revisions to establish quantities and define the full scope of work.
• Calculate material requirements, labor hours, equipment expenses, and subcontractor costs through detailed quantity takeoffs.
• Flag missing scope, drawing conflicts, pricing inconsistencies, and potential budget exposure before bids are finalized.
• Request and review vendor and subcontractor proposals, compare pricing, and confirm all required work is covered.
• Assemble bid submissions with clear pricing breakdowns, scope descriptions, assumptions, exclusions, and alternate options.
• Identify cost-saving approaches and alternative materials or methods without compromising quality or specifications.
• Work with project managers, field personnel, general contractors, suppliers, and clients to resolve scope questions and validate pricing.
• Maintain reliable cost databases, supplier pricing records, historical estimates, and organized bid files.
• Prepare preliminary budgets, negotiated pricing, change-order estimates, and revised bids as project requirements evolve.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walkthroughs, and post-bid discussions.
• Transfer awarded estimates to project teams with detailed cost breakdowns and documented scope assumptions.
• Manage several estimates simultaneously while meeting submission deadlines.

Skills

Commercial estimating

Job description

We're hiring a Commercial Estimator with direct experience pricing interior construction projects, particularly drywall, metal stud framing, acoustical ceilings, and flooring. You'll take ownership of the estimating process, translating construction plans into accurate project costs and competitive bids while coordinating with trade partners and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project pricing for commercial drywall, metal framing, ceiling systems, flooring, and interior build-outs
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, contract documents, and bid revisions to establish quantities and define the full scope of work
• Calculate material requirements, labor hours, equipment expenses, and subcontractor costs through detailed quantity takeoffs
• Flag missing scope, drawing conflicts, pricing inconsistencies, and potential budget exposure before bids are finalized
• Request and review vendor and subcontractor proposals, compare pricing, and confirm all required work is covered
• Assemble bid submissions with clear pricing breakdowns, scope descriptions, assumptions, exclusions, and alternate options
• Identify cost-saving approaches and alternative materials or methods without compromising quality or specifications
• Work with project managers, field personnel, general contractors, suppliers, and clients to resolve scope questions and validate pricing
• Maintain reliable cost databases, supplier pricing records, historical estimates, and organized bid files
• Prepare preliminary budgets, negotiated pricing, change-order estimates, and revised bids as project requirements evolve
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walkthroughs, and post-bid discussions
• Transfer awarded estimates to project teams with detailed cost breakdowns and documented scope assumptions
• Manage several estimates simultaneously while meeting submission deadlines